Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-07-24
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend.
Overall, working employees have really tough routine during weekdays. They do not even have time to have breakfast, lunch or dinner properly. In weekend they get comfortable than weekdays.
In weekdays, the employees has tough routine. They woke up at 6 am. Then start getting ready for office and had a breakfast. Sometimes, they might get late because of sleeping late or waking up late. Due to this sometimes they do not do breakfast properly. And they reach office at nearly 9 am. They have to work there till 6 pm. And there is a break at 1;30. After office employee reaches home and have dinner do some of his personal work.
And in weekend employee enjoy by visiting different places or have dinner with his family or with friends. He also enjoys the weekend by visiting places with his friends. And also spent his time by watching different movies. If he has his own family so he also spent his time by visiting kids area to make them happy. And it is really important to spent time with kids or wife. As weekend is the time when employees and students feels easy.
In conclusion, weekdays can not be equal to weekend. As working is also really important for better future and for better facilities in life. So, I do not think there is more need of of having longer weekend. Weekend is good for having fun for employees and students.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the prompt but lacks a clear, consistent position. While you describe the daily routine of an employee, you do not sufficiently argue for or against the proposal of a shorter working week. The conclusion suggests you disagree, but the body paragraphs focus primarily on describing a routine rather than providing reasons for your stance. To improve, ensure each paragraph directly supports your opinion with clear arguments and evidence. The ideas are somewhat repetitive, focusing on the contrast between work and leisure without exploring the broader economic or social implications of changing the working week.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition between the description of the weekday routine and the weekend activities is abrupt. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often repetitive (e.g., 'And', 'Also') or used mechanically. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as the shift between 'employees' (plural) and 'he' (singular). To improve, use a wider variety of linking words to show contrast or addition, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that relates back to your main argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'tough routine', 'good', and 'enjoy'. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'in weekend' (should be 'at the weekend') and 'feels easy' (which does not accurately convey the intended meaning of relaxation). The range of vocabulary is sufficient to communicate basic ideas, but it lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to employment, work-life balance, and productivity.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('the employees has', 'employee reaches'), tense inconsistencies ('they woke up', 'he also spent'), and missing articles. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. When complex structures are attempted, they often contain errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage. Additionally, try to vary your sentence structure by using subordinating conjunctions to combine ideas more effectively.
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